The purpose of this brief is to examine the issue of police killings in the United States and the lack of accountability within law enforcement that perpetuates this trend. The brief will also discuss the racial disparities in policing, provide examples of high-profile fatal encounters between police and civilians, and propose a policy solution to address the issue by restructuring civilian payouts for police misconduct. The aim of this brief is to raise awareness of the issue and offer a tangible solution to improve police-community relations and reduce police killings in the United States.

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